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单词 prize money
释义

prize money

noun

1
: a part of the proceeds of a captured ship formerly divided among the officers and men making the capture
2
: money offered in prizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The settlement was contingent upon a new collective bargaining agreement, and on May 18 both national teams and U.S. Soccer announced landmark deals that would pay both squads equally — including an even split of World Cup prize money. Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2022 Each episode sees eight contestants enter the studio as strangers and work together to bank the maximum amount of prize money available in each round. Selome Hailu, Variety, 1 Aug. 2022 The most recent winner of the Masters in 2021, Hideki Matsuyama, won $2,070,000 of the total prize money last year. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2022 Not to be overlooked is how prize money — $25 million for each event — can pile up quickly. Doug Ferguson, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 Claiming Tuesday night's prize money – the third-largest ever Mega Millions jackpot – likely also will draw taxes, grifters, and friends and family members, advisors say. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Johns had wanted standards to be raised—better venues, prize money, amenities—and Dundon was paving the way. Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 The dollar size of TV contracts has soared, taking player salaries— or in the case of golf, tournament prize money—with them. Matt Craig, Forbes, 10 June 2022 Obviously, just the prize money, but solo second in a major, and that’s my best by far. Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1

prize money

noun

as in treasure trove

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • treasure trove
  • gold
  • brass ring
  • jackpot
  • glory
  • swag
  • valuable
  • booty
  • spoil
  • windfall
  • pride
  • find
  • loot
  • prize
  • plunder
  • treasure
  • pearl
  • plum
  • goody
  • godsend
  • goodie
  • gem
  • jewel
  • blessing
  • catch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • lemon
  • loser
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